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Vanderbilt receives ‘A’ rating on new environmental report

CLAREMONT, Calif. –– Vanderbilt University received an “A” rating and was one of the top five universities recognized in a recently released analysis of environmental and social sustainability transparency.

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EcoCar drives Earth Day celebration

It is easy to talk about going green, but this Earth Day, the Ohio State EcoCar team and 83 Gallery are giving people a chance to experience a sustainable lifestyle at a hands-on event. Today from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

‘Carbon Nation’ expresses environmental waste concerns

Every year, people consume 16 terawatts of energy a year around the world. One terawatt is one trillion watts. An average American household goes through 11,000 kilowatts of this energy by itself.

Study finds damaging effects of freeway pollution

A study conducted by USC Professor and senior author Caleb Finch found that freeway pollution resulted in significant neuron damage for mice. This was the first study to explore the physical effect of freeway pollution on brain cells.

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Campaign aims to sever link between subsidized farming, obesity

With its goal to end the negative impact of federally assisted farming, New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) launched yesterday its "Stop Subsidizing Obesity" campaign at Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus.

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Seeds of Change endorses locally grown crops in New York City

New York City may not seem to be an ideal location to harvest organic crops, but a new initiative from Seeds of Change is trying to change that common perception.

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USC dining halls plan to serve cage-free eggs

USC will begin purchasing eggs from cage-free farms this fall in response to environmental concerns. “We know it is the right thing to do,” said Kris Klinger, director of USC Hospitality.

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Column: Reducing meat intake is proven to improve overall health

Raised as a Catholic in the metropolitan area of New Orleans, I accepted that I would be asked to forego meat every Friday during Lent.

Missouri nuclear power plant quakeproof, officials say

Amid growing concerns over the safety of nuclear energy use in the United States, Missouri officials say the nuclear power plant in Callaway County would remain safe and operational in the case of a natural disaster.